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Newcastle Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 753 verdicts at Newcastle Crown Court (Newcastle upon Tyne). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Newcastle Crown Court
October 2025 50 cases
Simon Hudson
Assault by beating and harassment *
Sentence
12-month community order and £1,200 compensation
Simon Hudson, aged 41, of Dunlin Close in Ryton, Gateshead, pushed his ex-partner down a full flight of stairs in her North Tyneside home on October 19, 2024, after demanding to look through her phone while drunk. He had taken her mobile, read her messages and apps, and when she followed him to the bathroom asking for it back, he pushed her in the chest, causing her to fall and suffer bruising to her back. Instead of helping, he told her she was fine and tried to pull her up. After the breakup, between December 6 and 12, 2024, he harassed her by bombarding her with messages and calls, repeatedly turning up at her address, and on one occasion, taking a back door key without permission. The victim reported him to police due to fear.
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating and harassment. Also ordered to pay £114 victim surcharge and made subject of a two-year restraining order. The relationship was described as 'toxic'.
25 Oct 2025
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Shay Henson
Riot and burglary *
Sentence
32 months in a young offenders institution
Shay Henson, aged 18 at the time, participated in violent disorder in Sunderland city centre last August. He was caught on camera wearing a balaclava and red jacket, repeatedly throwing missiles, including a plant, at police. He also joined others in forcibly entering and burgling a vape store, stealing vapes, resulting in over £83,000 in losses to the store.
Pleaded guilty to riot and burglary. Judge Edward Bindloss noted the acts brought shame to Sunderland and emphasized deterrence. Defence described actions as mindless, stupid, and wrong, influenced by adrenaline and herd mentality. Concerned for impact on mother.
24 Oct 2025
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Shane Amer
Rioting *
Sentence
jailed
Shane Amer, of Sunderland, threw missiles at police during a riot outside Aldi in Sunderland.
Involved in rioting by throwing missiles at police outside Aldi in Sunderland.
24 Oct 2025
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Chloe Kairton
Noise Nuisance *
Sentence
£1,000 fine
Chloe Kairton, of Liddles Street in Northumberland, was taken to court by the council for causing persistent noise disturbances.
Ordered to pay for persistent noise nuisance.
24 Oct 2025
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Brenda Heslop
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years
Brenda Heslop stabbed her 68-year-old neighbour John Hardy to death outside his home on Sceptre Place in Elswick, Newcastle, on November 2024. She had loaned him £40 and demanded £60 back, confronting him with a knife after waiting for him. CCTV audio captured her demanding money aggressively before stabbing him in the chest, causing a fatal wound through his lung and damaging vertebrae, plus two other injuries. John, known as 'Limpy John', was a vulnerable, kind pensioner with physical disabilities who had just withdrawn £50. No money was found on him after the attack, and Heslop took it. She had previously threatened to stab him and was arrested shortly after, admitting she stabbed him to 'give him what for' but didn't intend to kill. The attack was described as heinous, with Heslop stalking him like a predator.
Pleaded guilty to murder. Judge Bindloss found the motivation was misplaced anger and frustration, not for gain. She intended to cause really serious harm but not to kill. Has paranoid schizophrenia since age 17, but no psychosis at the time. Time on remand accounted for, must serve at least 19 years and 22 days before possible release.
24 Oct 2025
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Balasubramaniyan Ravichandran
Sexual assault *
Sentence
15 months imprisonment
In April 2025, the victim, intoxicated after drinking at home and at a Newcastle city centre nightclub, left the club alone around 3am. Balasubramaniyan Ravichandran, who had obtained her phone number at the club, followed her from a distance, caught up, grabbed her wrist, and isolated her at a bus stop on New Bridge Street. He subjected her to a sustained sexual assault, including kissing her, putting his hand under her jacket, moving her clothing, attempting to undo her trousers, touching inside her trousers, kissing her chest, and biting her lip when she resisted. He also took her behind a nearby church. The victim repeatedly tried to push him away, told him to stop, and feared for her life due to his mean demeanour. She escaped around 4.15am. CCTV captured much of the incident. Ravichandran, a 26-year-old Indian national studying logistics in the UK and living in Felling, Gateshead, was arrested after the victim reported the attack.
Pleaded guilty to sexual assault. No previous convictions. Ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years and given a 3-year restraining order. Expected to be released soon due to over 5 months remanded in custody.
24 Oct 2025
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Susanne Redhead
Theft *
Sentence
jailed
Susanne Redhead stole £750,000 from her employer Pure Panel Management in Newbiggin Hall over 14 months to fund a gambling habit.
Stole to fund gambling habit
24 Oct 2025
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Mohammed Umar Khan
Murder *
Sentence
Minimum of 16 years imprisonment
Mohammed Umar Khan, a 15-year-old boy, took a hunting knife to school and stabbed a fellow pupil to death in front of other pupils during a lunch break.
Can now be named following judge's ruling; stabbed fellow pupil to death during school lunch break
23 Oct 2025
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Sadie Lauren Metcalfe
Aggressive behaviour *
Sentence
Banned from seaside town
Sadie Lauren Metcalfe was involved in aggressive behaviour in a seaside town, shouting, swearing and intimidating passersby, leading to her being banned from the area.
Banned after aggressive behaviour including shouting, swearing and intimidating passersby
23 Oct 2025
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Evan Forde
Dangerous driving *
Sentence
Jailed
Evan Forde, 32, was driving a Mercedes at 140mph on Christmas Day when he ploughed into a BMW on New Year's Day in 2023, causing a crash but failing to assist the victim's family.
Did absolutely nothing to aid victim's family after crash
23 Oct 2025
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James Gamble
Attempted burglary *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment
On the morning of August 17, 2025, James Gamble, a 52-year-old crack addict from Ellesmere Road, Benwell, Newcastle, attempted to break into the Newcastle United Football Club shop in the city centre using the base of a parasol and a piece of wood. He caused £2,000 of damage to the front window but failed to gain entry. The incident was captured on CCTV, leading to his easy identification by police. He was stopped and searched on Glebe Street, Benwell, where three wraps of crack cocaine were found. Gamble has a history of 235 previous convictions and was in breach of a community order and suspended sentence.
Pleaded guilty to attempted burglary, possession of three wraps of crack cocaine, breach of community order and suspended sentence. Has 235 previous convictions. Judge noted extremely difficult personal circumstances and futile attempts to address addiction.
23 Oct 2025
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Philip Longstaff
Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years with 90-day alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement
On May 3, 2025, at The Coble pub in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, during a wake for a young man who died prematurely, Philip Longstaff, 34, of Seacrest Road, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, had an exchange with victim Ronnie Potts at the bar. Longstaff punched Potts in the face with his left hand and struck him with a glass held in his right hand, causing the glass to break on impact. This resulted in a horrific penetrating wound to Potts' left eye, a detached retina, and interocular dislocation, requiring two types of surgery. The incident occurred just before 9.45pm, and CCTV footage captured the assault. Longstaff claimed he acted in excessive self-defence, believing he was about to be attacked.
Pleaded guilty to inflicting GBH on the basis of excessive self-defence and unawareness of holding the glass. Remanded in custody for several months, equivalent to 15 months served. Judge warned that any further offences within 2 years would result in imprisonment. Defendant in good employment and supported by family.
22 Oct 2025
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Anthony Layton
Possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence *
Sentence
16 months suspended for 18 months with a mental health treatment requirement and an alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement for 90 days
On June 21, 2025, at around 10.30pm, ambulance workers responded to a call at Rutland Street, Hetton-le-Hole, where Anthony Layton's partner had injured her finger in a fall. While treating her, Layton, who was agitated and intoxicated, complained about neighbours poisoning his dog. He stated he had purchased a gun to shoot rats but threatened to shoot his neighbours, then produced a .22 air rifle from a fabric case, holding it with the barrel pointing down. The workers feared for their lives and left, alerting police. Layton resisted initially but threw the rifle out and was tasered and arrested.
Pleaded guilty. Has 82 previous convictions including for robbery and burglary. Judge noted no direct threat was made to the ambulance worker. Defendant sends sincere apologies to the victim.
22 Oct 2025
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Craig Martin
Conspiracy to supply cocaine *
Sentence
9 years and 7 months imprisonment
Craig Martin, 47, of Dorcas Avenue, Benwell, Newcastle, was involved in a conspiracy to supply 172 kilos of high purity cocaine worth £68m, flooding the North East with the drug between October 2019 and June 2020. He transported 100 kilos of cocaine hidden in 12 gas bottles, each containing 12-16 kilos, across the country to wholesalers. The gang used vehicles with hidden compartments to move drugs and cash, amassing over £8m in cash movements. Martin was caught after the EncroChat messaging system was infiltrated. He was ill and hospitalized for part of the period, so not responsible for all transports. The conspiracy put millions of doses onto the streets.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. No previous convictions. Involved due to financial troubles from gambling. Paid £26,000 wage for transporting drugs. Judge noted he was a trusted courier given instructions mainly by Colin Somerville and used a specially adapted vehicle.
21 Oct 2025
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Samantha Lane
Assault with a knife *
Sentence
No prison sentence
Samantha Lane, of Throckley, stabbed a friend but walked free after claiming she believed he was going to sexually assault her. The incident occurred in Newcastle, leading to her guilty plea at court.
Pleaded guilty on the basis she had a genuine but incorrect belief her victim was going to sexually assault her
20 Oct 2025
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Mohammed Sarfaraz
GBH with intent *
Sentence
9 years imprisonment
On January 17, 2025, police attended the home of Mohammed Sarfaraz's parents in Gosforth, Newcastle, to arrest him. He was found in the kitchen holding a smoking frying pan with hot oil. When PC Christopher Bain and another officer entered with tasers drawn, Sarfaraz deliberately swung the hot oil at them, causing agonising burns to PC Bain's face and chest, and minor burns to the colleague. Sarfaraz barricaded himself in the garage before being tasered and arrested. In a separate incident on May 28, 2024, outside his wife's home in Kenton, Newcastle, he assaulted an officer by kicking out during an arrest related to a domestic dispute over access to his children.
Found guilty of GBH with intent, attempted GBH with intent, affray and assaulting a police officer. Tried to blackmail the judge by threatening suicide if given a long sentence. No similar prior convictions. Does not accept the jury's verdicts.
20 Oct 2025
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Mark Simpson
Voyeurism and possession of indecent images of children *
Sentence
38 months imprisonment
Mark Simpson recorded footage and took photos of victims undressing in changing rooms at Butlin's Skegness holiday resort, with 30 incidents there and 4 at another location, spanning from 2017 to 2023. He was caught on April 15, 2023, after a man reported his wife being spied on. His phone contained multiple voyeurism videos, indecent images of children, and a hidden folder with an app showing chat logs exchanging prohibited images. Formerly of Bellshill Close, Hadrian Park in Wallsend, aged 51.
Pleaded guilty to all 15 charges. Investigation involved examination of multiple devices by Lincolnshire Police's Paedophile Online Investigation Team.
20 Oct 2025
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Callum Kilgallon
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *
Sentence
12-month community order with 90-day Alcohol Abstinence Monitoring Requirement and £200 compensation
On September 14, 2024, outside Rusty's Bar in Newcastle city centre, Callum Kilgallon, aged 22, from Southway in East Denton, intervened in an argument between the victim and his mother, unaware she had initiated it with verbal abuse and a homophobic slur. While drunk, he punched the victim once in the face, causing a chipped tooth, bleeding gums, and blood pouring from the mouth. The victim flagged down police, leading to Kilgallon's arrest.
Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. No prior convictions. Remorseful and ashamed. Judge noted he lost his temper and used a homophobic insult.
20 Oct 2025
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Lee Dickinson
Shoplifting *
Sentence
3 year Criminal Behaviour Order
Lee Dickinson, a 34-year-old serial shoplifter with a lengthy criminal record, particularly over the last 24 months, has repeatedly targeted shops in Whitley Bay and Cullercoats for stealing alcohol. Last month, he stole £15-worth of wine from Sainsbury's on Park Avenue, Whitley Bay; £57.20-worth of wine from the Co-op on Earsdon Road, Whitley Bay; and £15-worth of wine from the Co-op on Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay. Just last week, he entered Sainsbury's on Heaton Road, took a bottle of wine, and assaulted a staff member who tried to stop him from leaving. Prosecutors applied for the order to curb his dishonest behaviour and provide respite for affected shops.
Issued due to extensive recent criminal convictions, particularly shoplifting. Must leave retail premises when asked. Breach carries maximum 5 years imprisonment. Terms agreed upon.
19 Oct 2025
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Chantelle Hutchinson
Shop theft *
Sentence
20-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months
Chantelle Hutchinson, 36, from Deepdale Crescent in Cowgate, Newcastle, stole goods worth in excess of £1,000 from 12 shops including TK Maxx, Aldi and Poundland over the past month to fund her drug habit. The thefts were part of a prolific spree amid deteriorating mental health following the removal of her children from her care.
Pleaded guilty to 12 counts of shop theft. Has 20 prior offences and was in breach of a community order. Offending linked to drug habit to cope with mental health issues after children placed with grandparents.
18 Oct 2025
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Andrew Larkin
Failing to comply with a section 35 direction *
Sentence
six-month conditional discharge
On August 22, 2025, Andrew Larkin was reported for taking his clothes off at Costa in Newcastle city centre. He was using his underwear to clean tables and pestering the public. Police issued a Section 35 direction to disperse from the Newcastle parking meter zone, but he soon after tried to steal money from street singers and start fights. He is a prolific offender with a long criminal record.
Pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a section 35 direction. Currently recalled to prison and serving a sentence for assault. Mental health had deteriorated at the time but now taking correct medication.
18 Oct 2025
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William Laws
Shop theft *
Sentence
20-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months
William Laws, 40, from Deepdale Crescent in Cowgate, Newcastle, stole goods worth in excess of £1,000 from six shops including TK Maxx, Aldi and Poundland over the past month to fund his drug habit. The thefts were part of a prolific spree amid deteriorating mental health following the removal of his children from his care.
Admitted six counts of shop theft. Has 32 prior offences. Had not offended since 2016 prior to this year. Offending linked to drug habit to cope with mental health issues after children placed with grandparents.
18 Oct 2025
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Kasie Armstrong
Animal cruelty *
Sentence
1 year imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 120 hours unpaid work, 15 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement Days, 6 months mental health treatment requirement, 15-year animal ban
On October 2, 2024, Kasie Armstrong beat her partner's Jack Russell Terrier, Barney, to death at an address in Northbourne Street, Newcastle. The dog suffered rib fractures, a fractured cheek bone, lacerated liver causing fatal internal bleeding from blunt force trauma, consistent with beating, kicking, or stomping. Incriminating text messages and blood evidence at the scene implicated her. The RSPCA investigation confirmed non-accidental, malicious injuries resulting in excruciating pain and immense trauma to the dog.
Pleaded with partner not to contact police; claimed dog bit her but no injuries visible; judge imposed suspended sentence and community requirements.
17 Oct 2025
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Shaun Monaghan
Conspiracy to supply class A drugs and firearms *
Sentence
27 years imprisonment
Shaun Monaghan, 45, of no fixed address but from Newcastle, led an organised crime group based in the North East of England that conspired to distribute over 50kg of cocaine, 20kg of heroin, and 200kg of amphetamine between March and June 2020. The gang used EncroChat for communications, vans with hidden compartments and fake company logos (AA, British Gas, courier firms) to transport drugs and cash across the country, including to Leeds, London, and Stoke. They had access to an arsenal including a machine gun, pistols, and a viable hand grenade found during raids. Hundreds of thousands of pounds changed hands, with references to £370,000 and £280,000 payments. Monaghan was nervous about the firearms and discussed shifting them. The operation was exposed when French police infiltrated EncroChat in 2020, leading to his arrest by armed police in Turkey.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine, amphetamine and heroin, conspiracy to supply firearms, conspiracy to supply ammunition without a certificate, and conspiracy to commit GBH. Prior convictions for conspiracy to rob (6 years in 2000) and conspiracy to supply cocaine (8 years in 2013). Remorseful, arrested in Turkey.
17 Oct 2025
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Bryn Bowden
Conspiracy to supply amphetamine and cocaine *
Sentence
7 years imprisonment
Bryn Bowden, 28, of West Farm Avenue, Longbenton, was involved in Shaun Monaghan's organised crime group from March to June 2020, primarily storing and moving industrial-scale amounts of amphetamine in a shipping container and ammunition. He also facilitated the cocaine trade by collecting and moving large quantities of cash. The group distributed over 50kg of cocaine, 20kg of heroin, and 200kg of amphetamine using EncroChat and vehicles with hides and fake logos, with access to firearms like a machine gun, pistols, and grenade.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply amphetamine, conspiracy to possess ammunition without a certificate, and being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Principal role in storage and movement of large quantities of amphetamine in a shipping container, also collected and moved cash for cocaine purchases. Involved in something 'way above his head', container originally for work purposes, doing well in prison.
17 Oct 2025
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Daniel Simmons
Assault *
Sentence
24 months imprisonment
Northumberland lout assaulted a man and left him with a brain bleed amid a dispute over a dog.
Assaulted man leaving him with brain bleed amid dispute over dog.
17 Oct 2025
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James David Ramshaw
Conspiracy to supply cocaine *
Sentence
9 years and 4 months imprisonment
James David Ramshaw, 41, of Hambleton Court, Ashington, was a trusted associate in Shaun Monaghan's organised crime group, handling collection of cash and supply of cocaine primarily in the Northumberland area between March and June 2020. He was arrested on May 29, 2020, following surveillance of an exchange and recovery of £100,000 in cash. The gang distributed over 50kg of cocaine, 20kg of heroin, and 200kg of amphetamine using hidden vehicle compartments and EncroChat communications, with access to firearms including a machine gun, pistols, and grenade.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. Previously jailed for life with a minimum of 12 years for murder in 2005, released on life licence. Responsible for cash collection and cocaine supply in Northumberland. Arrested after surveillance observed an exchange and £100k cash recovered on May 29, 2020. Followed directions from higher up the chain, started with odd jobs.
17 Oct 2025
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James White
Conspiracy to supply cocaine *
Sentence
6 years imprisonment
James White, 45, of Orchard Drive, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle, was involved peripherally in Shaun Monaghan's organised crime group from March to June 2020 by storing class A cocaine for another person to settle a debt from his own drug habit. He did not engage in onward supply and returned the drugs when asked. The group conspired to distribute over 50kg of cocaine, 20kg of heroin, and 200kg of amphetamine, with firearms access, using EncroChat and hidden vehicle compartments.
Admitted conspiracy to supply class A cocaine on the basis of storing drugs due to a debt from his own drug habit, no onward supply, limited to storage and return. Described as a caring loving person whose life went on the 'road to destruction' after imprisonment in 1998 for 3 years as driver in a fatal car crash. Exceedingly vulnerable due to debt.
17 Oct 2025
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Steven George Graham
Conspiracy to supply cocaine and possess firearms *
Sentence
8 years imprisonment
Steven George Graham, 45, of Alston Gardens, Throckley, Monaghan's brother-in-law, participated in the organised crime group from March to June 2020 by acting as a go-between for conspiracy to supply cocaine and possessing firearms on behalf of the group. Messages showed he arranged for a firearm to be buried. The gang handled over 50kg of cocaine, 20kg of heroin, 200kg of amphetamine, and weapons including a machine gun, pistols, and grenade, using EncroChat and disguised vehicles.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to possess firearms on the basis of acting as a go-between for a prohibited weapon without possession or other involvement. Monaghan's brother-in-law, asked to arrange burial of a firearm. Described as a good family man who has always worked hard, work available on release.
17 Oct 2025
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James Reed
Grievous Bodily Harm *
Sentence
40 months imprisonment
On April 19, James Reed, 26, of Collingwood Court, Washington, arrived at the victim's home demanding payment of a debt. Due to her mobility issues from a spinal cyst and being in the bath, she delayed answering the door, which angered him. Upon opening the door, he punched her in the face multiple times, slapped her, kicked her back, attempted to strangle her, beat her with her walking stick, threw an ashtray at her causing an elbow injury requiring staples, and knocked her unconscious several times over hours. He then took her to his house, boiled a kettle threatening to pour boiling water on her, and threatened her with a knuckle duster. The ordeal ended when his father intervened. The victim suffered a cut above her right eye, swelling and bruising to her left eye, bruising to forehead, face, legs and back, and the elbow wound. She reported severe ongoing pain, headaches, anxiety, sleep issues, flashbacks, nightmares, and constant fear for her life.
Pleaded guilty to GBH and having a knuckle duster in a private place. In breach of two suspended sentences. Five-year restraining order imposed. Has previous convictions for violence and witness intimidation. Completed courses on anger management and drug addiction while in prison and expressed remorse.
16 Oct 2025
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Elton Kosova
Production of cannabis *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment
On August 8, 2025, police responded to reports of three balaclava-clad individuals attempting to burgle a house at Northumberland Terrace in Wallsend. Upon arrival, officers arrested people in a BMW outside for aggravated burglary and discovered a cannabis farm with over 200 plants across four rooms on the ground floor, first floor, and loft. Elton Kosova was found inside the address, where he had been staying for three weeks tending to the pre-existing plants without financial interest.
Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the production of cannabis. No previous convictions. Well-educated to college level, left Albania to find work, and expressed remorse for involvement.
15 Oct 2025
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Gordon Grieveson
Causing death by careless driving *
Sentence
10 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 2 years and 4 months
On December 18, 2023, around 4.10pm, Gordon Grieveson, driving a grey Dacia Duster illegally without insurance or a full licence, struck 82-year-old pedestrian Jean Hindmarch on Easedale Gardens in Wrekenton, Gateshead, as she crossed from a bus stop after checking for hazards. She was wearing a bright pink coat and was rushed to hospital in critical condition, passing away four days later on December 22, 2023, due to her injuries.
Admitted driving illegally without a full licence or insurance. Claimed he could not stop but CCTV showed he had clear visibility of the victim.
15 Oct 2025
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Syed Islam
Possessing heroin with intent to supply and supplying heroin *
Sentence
26 months imprisonment
Syed Islam, 45, of Kilburn Green, Gateshead, was caught by police in an unmarked car on September 10, 2024, selling heroin from his Mercedes. Officers witnessed a man handing cash to him and approached, finding him attempting to conceal drugs. He admitted possession, leading to discovery of several bags of brown powder (heroin) in his jacket and car, totaling £1,980 in value, plus over £1,000 cash. Phone messages confirmed dealing activity over two months, twice weekly, earning £600 per week, with most profits to an associate. He was not addicted to the drug but motivated by financial gain after becoming unwell and unable to work.
Pleaded guilty to possessing heroin with intent to supply and supplying heroin. Judge Penny Moreland noted his significant role in the operation and expectation of financial advantage. Prior 25 convictions including drugs, violence, and driving offences. Became involved due to unemployment and alcohol addiction.
15 Oct 2025
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Harry Monteith
Conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis *
Sentence
7 years and 3 months imprisonment
Harry Monteith, 45, of Lytham Place, Walker, Newcastle, was a trusted lieutenant in Stephen Faetz's cocaine gang. He was involved in the conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis in the final months of the operation, which was dismantled after the EncroChat network infiltration. Monteith couriered cash and drugs, negotiated with customers, collected payments, monitored product quality, and employed a driver. He was personally responsible for moving more than five kilos of cocaine and distributing cannabis resin. The organization distributed over 100 kilos of high-purity cocaine and handled hundreds of thousands of pounds in cash.
Played a role in specific transactions collecting and distributing cash and drugs. Worked directly for Stephen Faetz, using EncroChat phones. Allowed family homes to be used as drop-off points. Managed cannabis farms. Difficult background and case delays impacted mental health.
14 Oct 2025
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Natasha Waddle
Robbery and assault *
Sentence
4 years and 10 months imprisonment
Natasha Waddle, 34, of no fixed abode, was part of a group attempting to steal £300-worth of alcohol from a shop on Whitburn Road in Seaburn in April 2025. During an altercation with security staff, a 72-year-old man intervened to support them, accompanied by his 95-year-old aunt. Waddle pushed the elderly woman in the chest, causing her to fall and suffer a fractured skull and a blood blister to the back of her head. The injuries were initially life-threatening, but she recovered and was discharged from hospital. Waddle was apprehended shortly after by an off-duty police officer.
Admitted robbery in May, found guilty of assault at trial in August.
13 Oct 2025
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Richard Anderson
Robbery *
Sentence
5 years imprisonment
Richard Anderson, 54, of no fixed abode, was part of a group attempting to steal £300-worth of alcohol from a shop on Whitburn Road in Seaburn in April 2025. During an altercation with security staff, a 72-year-old man intervened to support them, accompanied by his 95-year-old aunt. Waddle pushed the elderly woman in the chest, causing her to fall and suffer a fractured skull and a blood blister to the back of her head. The injuries were initially life-threatening, but she recovered and was discharged from hospital. Anderson was detained following the incident.
Found guilty of robbery at trial in August.
13 Oct 2025
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David Mcbeth
Robbery *
Sentence
5 years and 4 months imprisonment
David McBeth, 35, of Skip Sea View, Sunderland, was part of a group attempting to steal £300-worth of alcohol from a shop on Whitburn Road in Seaburn in April 2025. During an altercation with security staff, a 72-year-old man intervened to support them, accompanied by his 95-year-old aunt. Waddle pushed the elderly woman in the chest, causing her to fall and suffer a fractured skull and a blood blister to the back of her head. The injuries were initially life-threatening, but she recovered and was discharged from hospital. McBeth was detained following the incident.
Admitted robbery in May.
13 Oct 2025
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Bradley Hall
Public order offence *
Sentence
£80 fine and suspended sentence extended to 2 years
Bradley Hall, 26, leaned out of a top window at his home on Julian Avenue in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, holding a kitchen knife with a 6ins blade, and threatened to stab police officers and himself after they arrived for a welfare check prompted by a concerning Facebook post. He shouted threats including 'Knock on this door again and I will stick this knife in my throat, if you come inside, I will stick it in your throat' and falsely claimed to have a gun. No gun was found during the search of his home. He refused to engage initially but was eventually arrested.
Pleaded guilty to public order offence. Was on a suspended sentence at the time for attacking his girlfriend and threatening her with acid. Has nine prior offences. Suffered from mental health issues and suicidal thoughts.
13 Oct 2025
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Brian Harrison
Indecent assault and indecency with a child *
Sentence
4 years and 4 months imprisonment
Brian Harrison, who was a teenager at the time, groomed a young boy with gifts and carried out sexual abuse in Sunderland approximately 50 years ago. The offences included four counts of indecent assault and two counts of indecency with a child. The victim lived with the ordeal for decades, suffering negative impacts on every part of his life, before reporting it to police. Harrison, now 66 and residing in Poachers Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, was arrested following the report. He feels remorseful and wished to apologise through his lawyers.
Admitted four charges of indecent assault and two of indecency with a child. No similar prior convictions. Ordered to register as a sex offender for life. Judge assessed sentence as if imposed at the time of offences when he was a youth. Has heart problems and separated from wife after arrest. Defence argued immediate imprisonment has no purpose other than punishment 50 years later and highlighted realistic prospect of rehabilitation.
10 Oct 2025
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Bridgette Hope
Arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered *
Sentence
29 months imprisonment
On Sunday May 11, Bridgette Hope, 31, of Birtley, Gateshead, visited her mother around 3pm and mentioned she was going to have a fire at home, which her mother thought meant in the garden. Just before 9pm, she deliberately set fire to clothes and other items in the middle of her living room at Rutland Square, Birtley. She then left the property, telling a neighbour who smelled smoke that 'it's just my oven'. Thick black smoke was seen, but the blaze did not spread far, causing damage to the floor and ceiling estimated in thousands of pounds, with a massive financial impact on the landlord. A second fire site in the bedroom was noted but not confirmed for the same day. Police found her by a river bank with ash on her hands. She has been sectioned twice in the last three years, has a traumatic childhood, was depressed, isolated, self-harming, and addicted to drugs at the time, though not psychotic.
Pleaded guilty to arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered. Has mental health issues, previous conviction for criminal damage in 2021, lacks remorse or motivation to address problems. Judge noted she contemplated arson six hours prior and the potential harm if fire had spread.
10 Oct 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk
Donna Allen
Possessing cocaine and crack cocaine with intent to supply *
Sentence
2 years suspended for 18 months with 150 hours of unpaid work
On March 6, 2024, police in Ashington, Northumberland, pulled over a Nissan Qashqai suspected of being used in drug supply. Donna Allen, in the front passenger seat, was searched and found with £200 cash and 116 wraps of cocaine and crack cocaine (total value £2,480) hidden in the lining of her jacket. She initially claimed the drugs were not hers but later admitted the jacket was hers. No evidence of dealing on her phone or at her home, and the two men in the car faced no charges.
Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Remorseful, addicted to the drug, isolated incident, difficult background, addressing behaviour, capable of rehabilitation.
9 Oct 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk
Scott Dawson
Assault *
Sentence
community order
Scott Dawson, 28, a finance worker, inappropriately touched a man and a woman in a crowded bar in Newcastle city centre.
Inappropriately touched a man and a woman in a crowded Newcastle bar.
1 Oct 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk
Kieran Connor
Dangerous Driving *
Sentence
22 months imprisonment
Kieran Connor, 22, of Trotter Terrace, Shotton Colliery, Durham, drove at 125mph with lights off during a police chase on the A19, ramming cars, smashing through a closed road section, and doing 80mph in a 20mph zone, risking lives in a horrendous display.
Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving with no licence or insurance, and breaching two suspended sentences and a community order.
1 Oct 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk
Kladi Nikolle
Production of Cannabis *
Sentence
8 months imprisonment
Kladi Nikolle was one of four Albanian illegal immigrants arrested at a cannabis farm with nearly 1,500 plants worth up to £360,000 in a warehouse on Cleadon Lane industrial estate in East Boldon, South Tyneside, in September 2025, spread across three rooms with living facilities.
Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the production of cannabis.
1 Oct 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk
Lee Brumby
Rape of a Child *
Sentence
16 years imprisonment with 1 year extended licence
Lee Brumby, 64, now of Witham in Essex, formerly a head teacher in Newcastle, committed five historic sex offences against a child while working at a school in Essex.
Found guilty of two counts of raping a child, one count of indecency with a child, and two counts of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child. Denied all charges.
1 Oct 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk
Emanuel Pjedri
Production of Cannabis *
Sentence
8 months imprisonment
Emanuel Pjedri was one of four Albanian illegal immigrants arrested at a cannabis farm with nearly 1,500 plants worth up to £360,000 in a warehouse on Cleadon Lane industrial estate in East Boldon, South Tyneside, in September 2025, spread across three rooms with living facilities.
Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the production of cannabis.
1 Oct 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk
Ian Coates
Remaining Unlawfully at Large *
Sentence
8 months imprisonment
Ian Coates, of The Grove, Ashbrooke, evaded police for ten months while wanted on prison recall, hiding in plain sight in a Sunderland flat despite extensive searches including a Crimestoppers appeal.
Pleaded guilty to remaining unlawfully at large.
1 Oct 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk
Jack Fowler
Dangerous Driving *
Sentence
22 months imprisonment
Jack Fowler, formerly of Northbourne Street, Elswick, led police on a dangerous pursuit in a stolen Land Rover Discovery from Newcastle, reaching over 100mph, going through red lights, and on the wrong side of the road, including 90mph in a 30 zone, writing off two cars.
Admitted dangerous driving, handling stolen goods, and possessing a machete and knife. Sentence to run concurrently with existing 4-year drug sentence.
1 Oct 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk
David Charlton
Rape *
Sentence
8 years and 6 months imprisonment
David Charlton, of Blakelaw, Newcastle, carried out a silent rape attack on a woman as she slept, during which she woke to find him on top of her; the victim reported serious impact but vowed not to let it ruin her life.
Found guilty by jury of rape and assault by penetration.
1 Oct 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk
Dean Wilkinson
False imprisonment *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of 5 years
Dean Wilkinson held a woman captive in her own home in Kenton, Newcastle, between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day 2023. He subjected her to physical and mental abuse, including slapping, spitting, strangling, hitting her with a dog lead, confining her in a fabric-enclosed dog kennel for hours without food or water, and threatening to rape her or arrange for others to do so. He also recorded the abuse, watched her in the bath, made derogatory comments, and prevented her from leaving by setting up a booby trap. The victim, who was withdrawing from heroin, escaped by jumping out of a second-floor window, fracturing her ankle and vertebrae.
Has 80 previous convictions including violence. Used time in custody constructively and has a personality disorder.
1 Oct 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk

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